Need workout suggestions

babyangel6806

I had just read another post about cardio not being enough and that it can cause damage long-term so with that being said I am looking for workout routine suggestions. I am a 28yo currenly weighing 162 trying to get down to 135-140. Currently my routine involves staying at or under 1460 calories/day (I always make sure to take in at least 1200) and going to the gym approx. 2-3 days/week. When I go on weekdays I usually only have between 25-45 minutes to work out so I usually do 15 min on the eliptical or ARCtrainer then another 12-17 minutes on the bicycle. Then I typically try to go for at least an hour on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. When I do this I usually do about the same on the eliptical or ARCtrainer, 17 minutes on the bicycle...then I try doing either the entire 30 min circuit training or 10-15 minutes on the Ab Machine using 50lbs of weight. Is this a healthy routine or do I need to incorporate more strenght training? If so....any suggestions?

babyangel6806

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baoneill29

If you ask 10 people, you will get 10 answers on the subject. I've never heard that cardio alone could cause damage long term. There could be something to cardio alone not beting as effective as if you were incorporating wieghts too. It does sound like you are getting good workouts!

Gallowmere1984

Your goal, as vague as it is, is obtainable simply by diet alone. If all you care about is what the scale says, you don't even need a gym membership.

I assume however, that since you are hitting the gym, you have a goal in mind for your body that revolves around more than just a digital readout.

That said, humans are not biomechanically inclined to long distance running, so I could potentially see the argument behind cardio being harmful in the long term. However, I have not seen the topic you are speaking of, so I won't offer any support or rebuttal of such.

I would recommend that you begin including some amount of weight training into your routine, regardless of what your goals are. I am not talking about putzing around for an hour on machines either. Grab an empty barbell, start working on your form on the compound lifts (squat, deadlift, bench, overhead press), and start adding weight as you feel comfortable. Also, make friends with the pullup bar.